Nate DeRado

Nate D's Low-End Recipes

This quick reference guide contains seven techniques I frequently use to perfect a track's low end. (instant cred) 1) Carving Space for Kick & Bass (Ensure separation and clarity for both parts) 2) Bass Dynamics Control (Maintain a consistent low end) 3) Sidechain Ducking (Advanced separation technique with sidechain triggering) 4) Parallel Bandpass Filter (Ensure every hit is felt) 5) Bass Expansion (A sidechaining technique for hip-hop) 6) Mixing Kick In + Kick Out 7) Small Speaker Insurance